Publix open-carry policy | Donalds criticizes Demings in Orlando visit | Experts: Sloth World deaths at 55 | Maxwell on bro-flakes | Names in Magic coaching search | Restaurant inspections

Publix open-carry policy | Donalds criticizes Demings in Orlando visit | Experts: Sloth World deaths at 55 | Maxwell on bro-flakes | Names in Magic coaching search | Restaurant inspections

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Orlando Morning Report Thursday, May 7, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Evening Update WEEKDAYS Stay up to date on the most important Central Florida news and information of the day. Sign up Publix open-carry policy | Donalds criticizes Demings in Orlando visit | Experts: Sloth World deaths at 55 | Maxwell on bro-flakes | Names in Magic coaching search | Restaurant inspections Good morning. It's Thursday, May 7, 2026. The weather forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 94 and a low of 72. Click here for more weather. Publix appears to change open-carry policy in Florida stores Signs at Publix stores in Florida seem to indicate an open-carry policy change. They read: “Publix kindly asks that only law enforcement openly carry firearms in our stores.” Read more → In Orlando, GOP governor candidate Donalds criticizes Demings, supports redistricting At the event, about a dozen protestors across the street held a banner saying “No Trumper 4 Governor.” Read more → Sloth experts visit Orlando, say Sloth World death toll hits 55 The experts and some lawmakers want accountability for the animals’ demise and changes to Florida laws. Read more → Maxwell: Florida bro-flakes. They’re angry, loud, entitled and convinced they’re victims “Bro-flakes” are on the rise in Florida. They’re guys who are angry, loud, entitled and convinced the world is out to get White men. The governor and a candidate who wants to replace him have gone all-in. Read more → Who could the Magic hire as the next coach? Names to know in the Orlando search Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Monday the Orlando organization has already heard from a “great number of candidates.” Read more → Health inspections shut down 2 Central Florida restaurants last week The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down two Central Florida restaurants for health code violations during the week from April 26 to May 2. Read more → Orange County’s March tourist-tax collections ‘rewrote the record books’ Comptroller Phil Diamond said nearly $43 million was collected in March — the most ever for one month — despite climbing gas prices and other headwinds. Read more → CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, dies at 87 Turner also owned professional sports teams in Atlanta. Read more → Disney leaders optimistic about theme parks despite attendance dip Attendance at U.S. parks is down 1%, but revenue is up 5%. Read more → Blue Origin preps for moonshot lander mission while New Glenn remains grounded While the timeline remains uncertain for when Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket will be allowed to fly again, Jeff Bezos’ company is pushing forward getting all the parts in place for its first mission to the moon. Read more → Lost dog found in Florida reunited with owner after 12-year separation A stray husky named Sierra found in Florida was reunited with her owner after 12 years. Read more →

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